Omg I followed this and it worked! It just took a few adjustments for fitting but I'm so happy I finally have my own bodice block!!! I tried some others and was just confused and didn't understand the fit issues, but this was straightforward and turned out good I can't wait to use it
An excellent demonstration. I have four pattern drafting books including the two you mentioned. I realise I will have to do an FBA and also adjust for a high round back. But your video is most helpful. Thank you.
excuse me but I just noticed your comment…I wanted to ask that very same question. See I love this video because I think it’s very well done and easy to follow but I was wondering do I follow it to completion using my wife’s measurements (51 3/4 bust circumference) then do a FBA? I’m really trying to get this right for her so that I can begin making clothes with a more flattering look to her natural beauty and form vs her trying to squeeze into off the rack stuff.
Hi! Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed this tutorial! I have a separate tutorial for the skirt pattern drafting 😊 Here you go ruclips.net/video/1NOkcCvwWqI/видео.html
Nice thank you for sharing this! This version is much simpler. I downloaded the Helen Armstrong book and i love it aswell but more complex than this one.
You’re welcome pat! I hope this will help you! Actually to be honest now that I did this bodice I might use for the next projects or switch it up with the Helen Pattern. Keep your Helen book it will also help you with your future projects. When I was doing shows in Manila most of my garment patterns came or derived from the Helen book. It’s really helpful! Thank you much for appreciating my tutorials! ❤️🥰
hi Brit! i made this bodice and i love it! i’m a novice seamstress, so i do have qns- do i have to add ease to this when making a garment? i know that we added tolerance, so i just wanted to be sure
Hi, How do you know how the measurement of the darts? Are there any calculation for this. Also, which Meath is of drafting the bodice block do you prefer?
this is for you Breanna! thank you so much for this suggestion and i am sorry if it took a long time to post this video tutorial. but anyways here it is and i do hope you'll like it! ❤️❤️❤️
I like that I can SEE the pencil lines. In other pattern-making videos where the instructor uses pencil and not a marker, I cannot see them. Do you use a softer pencil than an H?
thank you for this video brit!! if you're still looking at comments, i'm a little confused on the side seam dart step. i also have the book and i was wondering what does the removal of the front and back darts mean? i'm worried that the waist area will be too tight on my block
Lvd the way you explain n clear each n every step ... it's really helpful for me to understand better ... keep doing this gud work .. m new subscriber n new fan of yours.. God bless you 🙏🤗
I'm trying to draft this. Once and for all can you help explain this formula? For example 18 5/8in I'm always confused with the / is it divide or point . Or what please explain in tape form. Sorry I really need to know this because it been in almost all your tutorial.
@@LAMODÉLISTE that is the end of the video what do you mean, i agree this part of the video is very unclear and i dont know why you called two separate measurements the armhole depth. very strange
❤ u loads Please the bust circumference you used was 32 4/8 + 2 2/8 =34 6/8 then for the width of the frame you added extra 1 2/8 making it 18 5/8 in. Is it standard or option to use to extra tolerance?
Hello! Thank you for these informative videos! I have a question with the frame measurements. The width is computed using half the bust measurement plus half the ease measurement twice?
I'm not sure I understand the instructions in the book correctly.. did the author use half the bust measurement (without ease added) plus half the ease measurement? In your video, half the bust with ease measurement plus an added half of the ease was used for width of the frame. I'm having trouble with the waist dart width because the excess take up is very small if I followed the book. Help please. And thank you again.
Miss Brit Why did you not use the armhole depth and armhole circumferece measurement in drafting?! For the arrmhole depth you actually use the half of width frame. Pls enlighten me heheh Im just confuse why 😅 heheh Im just a beginner starting to learn pattern making. Thank you for the video! Its very helpful.
With the armhole depth, It’s what the book instructed. The armhole circumference is for adjusting or altering the pattern once you’ve already made the toile or Muslim. So if you observed that the armhole is quite big, you can always refer to the Armhole Circumference measurement. I hope this helps you! ❤️
Ahh i see I get it now ☺️💕💕 I have another question Miss Brit is it okay if the bust point is higher than the armhole depth ? Because encounter it that the bust point is higher with the armhole depth line.
Good explanation God bless 🙌 🙏 you and your family . How to measure 1 6/8"on measuring tape while drafting on bodice of Front and Back Bodice please 🙏 explain
@@christianyvancabalar6306 I think they have a shopee shop. You can message them through their insta they’re very active there Here ya go BB instagram.com/primefabricsph/?hl=en
Hi dear would it be possible to make shirt drafting tutorial for teenager. There's a lot of adult shirt pattern drafting and when i try to use the adult one there's alot of adjustment that comes with it. If it's not possible please let me know. Because i am still doing alot of research.
I would like to ask you add tolerance 2x in the bust area (2 2/8 inch & 1 2/8 inch) ?! Before and during the drafting? Does it make the bodice bigger?! Or its just normal?! Thank you!
It does make the Bodice bigger because of added tolerance, i suggest if you don’t have the book the formulas here are accurate. List all of the measurements required with added tolerance or you can just add the tolerance when you’re drafting the bodice.
Hello! 🤗 I watched both of your tutorial on Basic Bodice Pattern. I find the Dennic Lo system much easier than helen armstrong (maybe beause of the way of measurements heheh). But I am torn what book will I purchase 😐 they said the Helen book is so good also. I was just concern if I find the book hard to understand the instructions hehe. What advice can you give me? 😊😊
For starters, I think the dennic chunman lo book is perfect. You’ll be overwhelmed with a lot of pattern making lessons with Helen Joseph Armstrong. Once you mastered a book move on to another one to avoid scattering of ideas. Master and master. Practice and more practice. Some of the best pattern makers trained for many years. Take your time.
add the seam or sewing allowances before you cu them on your actual fabrics. btw tolerance shouldn't be confused with seam and sewing allowance. a tolerance is for the movement, like an ease when the actual garment is worn. sewing or seam allowance are the ones you stitch on your sewing machine.
Actually I did another patternmaking technique based from Helen Joseph Armstrong, kindly check it out. I’ve inserted clip on how to get measurements. Thoooo, this technique doesn’t really use the taken measurements of the armhole. It has a formula, which I’ve shown at the beginning of the video while making the frame for the bodice
Hi there the shoulder darts is on the bias part, match the notches of the dart opening (from the shoulder seam) draw a line on the one side of the dart and pin horizontally not vertically, pin everything in place until the dart end. And sew that the best advice I can give. Do it patiently. Sewing a bias part can be such a b*tch. Don’t pull your fabric too much it will distort your dart. Control is the key
TRYING TO SHAPE THE ARMHOLE LINE AND CURVES IT WENT OUT THAT MY ARMHOLE LINE GOES TO 32CM AND THE CURVES WENT TO 61CM TOTAL. CAN YOU PLS TELL ME IF THERE IS A POINT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND ?(DEPTH OF ARMHOLES)FOR EXAMPLE WHY WIDTH/2 PLUS 3/8? THANK YOU
For a sloper, don’t put any allowance. But if you want to check the bodice, use the sloper to trace off the bodice and you can put sewing allowances around (excluding the center front, place it on the fold of your fabric)
Edit ok, so I ignored the tolerance lol and now I've got too little space with the 3 darts at the bottom and it won't add up to my waist circumference anymore. But I'm still confused because if my brain is right, it would need a whopping 5" rather than the 1/2 of 1,25" tolerance (2" waist dart, +1,5" back waist dart + 1,5" side seam dart). I am now cutting the two peaces in half for more space.
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Hi Britt. How and where do you get the armhole width to compute for the armhole depth?
I have seen many basic slipper drafting video’s but this is one of the best! Thank you for sharing this
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I love this pattern.I start using this technic and most of my customer like it very much.Thank u for sharing.
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Omg I followed this and it worked! It just took a few adjustments for fitting but I'm so happy I finally have my own bodice block!!! I tried some others and was just confused and didn't understand the fit issues, but this was straightforward and turned out good I can't wait to use it
I love your tutorials it's so detailed step-by-step
An excellent demonstration. I have four pattern drafting books including the two you mentioned. I realise I will have to do an FBA and also adjust for a high round back. But your video is most helpful. Thank you.
excuse me but I just noticed your comment…I wanted to ask that very same question. See I love this video because I think it’s very well done and easy to follow but I was wondering do I follow it to completion using my wife’s measurements (51 3/4 bust circumference) then do a FBA? I’m really trying to get this right for her so that I can begin making clothes with a more flattering look to her natural beauty and form vs her trying to squeeze into off the rack stuff.
Lovee this video!!! 💖💓❤️ Next video suggestion the tutorial of skirt pattern of this bodice. Thank you!! More videos to come! More power to you! ☺️💕❤️
Hi! Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed this tutorial! I have a separate tutorial for the skirt pattern drafting 😊
Here you go
ruclips.net/video/1NOkcCvwWqI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/1NOkcCvwWqI/видео.html
I really like your work, your teaching is clear. Thank you so much for thus tutorial.
Ordered the book. I’m going to give it a try! I like this drafting because you do both at the same time!
Hope you enjoy it!
I love the way you teach us ....and the honest reviews which you share about these books...love u
Thank you. I was serching for a video like this forever .
Wow this is nice, i love this tutorial. Thank you so much for teaching us. God bless you
You’re welcome 🥹
I’m so happy that you’re measurements are in inches and not metric❤️✅
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This was executed so well! Thank you for taking on the task.
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This is a really nice video. You’re good. Congratulations.
Thank you. I have the book but was very confused! With your explanations, I feel very confident.
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Thank you for this pattern. I just realised mine and I will do a test soon. Does it include seam allowance ?
Wow wow thank you so much for your video it helps me a lot ❤
Very simplified. Thanks
glad it was helpful! youre welcome bb
I really love your teaching, am here with you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. God bless you.
Thank you sooo much for appreciating. God bless you too! ❤️
Yesss I am thankful also.
Nice thank you for sharing this! This version is much simpler. I downloaded the Helen Armstrong book and i love it aswell but more complex than this one.
You’re welcome pat! I hope this will help you! Actually to be honest now that I did this bodice I might use for the next projects or switch it up with the Helen Pattern. Keep your Helen book it will also help you with your future projects. When I was doing shows in Manila most of my garment patterns came or derived from the Helen book. It’s really helpful! Thank you much for appreciating my tutorials! ❤️🥰
Thanks
Hi, Pat, where did you downloaded Helen’s book?
Best bodice tutorial 👌🏾
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Love it! Wedding gowns please!! ❤️❤️
For shiz will do!
hi Brit! i made this bodice and i love it! i’m a novice seamstress, so i do have qns- do i have to add ease to this when making a garment? i know that we added tolerance, so i just wanted to be sure
Hi,
How do you know how the measurement of the darts? Are there any calculation for this.
Also, which Meath is of drafting the bodice block do you prefer?
Amazing!!!
Very clear and understandable 🙏
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@@LAMODÉLISTE how can I get your books ?
Thank you for the amazing video tutorial
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Thank you soooooo much for the video.... Will try it today.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘
Most welcome 😊 tell me about! tag me on my Ig SEW IT WITH BRIT!
thank you so much for this! i can't wait until i'm off this weekend to follow along
this is for you Breanna! thank you so much for this suggestion and i am sorry if it took a long time to post this video tutorial. but anyways here it is and i do hope you'll like it! ❤️❤️❤️
I like that I can SEE the pencil lines. In other pattern-making videos where the instructor uses pencil and not a marker, I cannot see them. Do you use a softer pencil than an H?
I love your tutorial its the best I have seen
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thank you for this video brit!! if you're still looking at comments, i'm a little confused on the side seam dart step. i also have the book and i was wondering what does the removal of the front and back darts mean? i'm worried that the waist area will be too tight on my block
Lvd the way you explain n clear each n every step ... it's really helpful for me to understand better ... keep doing this gud work .. m new subscriber n new fan of yours.. God bless you 🙏🤗
This is so sweet! Thank you ❤️
Hi! Thank you for this video. It's very helpful. I have a question though. Is the 2" shoulder dart for a B cup? Wouldn't it be a bit big for an A cup?
Wow this is good, I like your tutorial. Thank s so much
You are welcome 😊
Your video was very helpful! I finally got the perfect fit. Thank you
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I'm trying to draft this. Once and for all can you help explain this formula? For example 18 5/8in I'm always confused with the / is it divide or point . Or what please explain in tape form. Sorry I really need to know this because it been in almost all your tutorial.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Brit. In step2 drawing the armhole depth, where did you get the 18 3/8in width? Is it the armhole circumference, ➗ 2?
I am lost at this part as well.
20:25 Here is the time stamp, please pause the video for the formula. It’s on the subtitle
@@LAMODÉLISTE that is the end of the video what do you mean, i agree this part of the video is very unclear and i dont know why you called two separate measurements the armhole depth. very strange
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Please the bust circumference you used was 32 4/8 + 2 2/8 =34 6/8 then for the width of the frame you added extra 1 2/8 making it 18 5/8 in. Is it standard or option to use to extra tolerance?
I have the same doubt too!
Hello! Thank you for these informative videos! I have a question with the frame measurements. The width is computed using half the bust measurement plus half the ease measurement twice?
I'm not sure I understand the instructions in the book correctly.. did the author use half the bust measurement (without ease added) plus half the ease measurement? In your video, half the bust with ease measurement plus an added half of the ease was used for width of the frame. I'm having trouble with the waist dart width because the excess take up is very small if I followed the book. Help please. And thank you again.
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Miss Brit Why did you not use the armhole depth and armhole circumferece measurement in drafting?! For the arrmhole depth you actually use the half of width frame. Pls enlighten me heheh Im just confuse why 😅 heheh Im just a beginner starting to learn pattern making. Thank you for the video! Its very helpful.
With the armhole depth, It’s what the book instructed. The armhole circumference is for adjusting or altering the pattern once you’ve already made the toile or Muslim. So if you observed that the armhole is quite big, you can always refer to the Armhole Circumference measurement. I hope this helps you! ❤️
Ahh i see I get it now ☺️💕💕 I have another question Miss Brit is it okay if the bust point is higher than the armhole depth ? Because encounter it that the bust point is higher with the armhole depth line.
It’s okay if the bust point is higher.
If you noticed my Bust point it was also higher than the Armhole Depth line. This is okay.
Thank you so much! ☺️💕💕
@@dyronmonilla8441 oh you’re welcome bb! Don’t hesitate to ask okay? 😉❤️🙏🏼
Good explanation God bless 🙌 🙏 you and your family . How to measure 1 6/8"on measuring tape while drafting on bodice of Front and Back Bodice please 🙏 explain
1 6/8 inches is 1.75 in decimals
I loved this tutorial!! Very helpful. One question: should I also at 1/2" SA to this pattern or is that already added? THanks!
Hi Bri . In this video I'm trying to wrap my head around this vid. Each step you say hold for the formula please explain.
There are subtitles for the formulas that’s why I want you viewers to pause the video to see how I got certain measurements
Mam , with your experience can you tell which pattern book is best among many pattern book you have tried so far ??
Hmmmmmmmmm Dennis chunman, Metric pattern making and Helen Joseph
Hi Brit, I love your tutorials. Can you please make a bodice block for people with large bust,say 48”?
oh yes would love to
Love this video! ♥️
Awesome tutorial! What if the waist measurement is wider than the bust? My patterns overlap. Can you suggest a solution?
trace is the key. when the patterns overlap make it sure to get another piece of paper and decide which side (front and back ) you want to trace.
Hi Brit, my bust point and bust span are above my armhole depth... Where did I go wrong? Lol
Mam , Is that 2 inch front shoulder dart width is standard ???
Hi brit great tutorial....May I ask how do you determine how much tolerance to use on each measurements. Thank you!
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Can you please show us the stitching of this pattern
Any recommendation on What fabric should i use for making a oversized coat? What is the perfect fabric fkr that project? Thank yo
wool would be perfect.
@@LAMODÉLISTE do you any online store recommendations here in philippines?
@@christianyvancabalar6306 prime fabrics
@@LAMODÉLISTE is it on instagram? Or they have store in like shopee or lazada?
@@christianyvancabalar6306 I think they have a shopee shop. You can message them through their insta they’re very active there
Here ya go BB
instagram.com/primefabricsph/?hl=en
It's very clear.. thanks 😊
😇 you’re welcome and thank you
Watch Nah BEST BEST BEST EVER I need to get that book
Ooooooh thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
I just ordered it
Hi dear would it be possible to make shirt drafting tutorial for teenager. There's a lot of adult shirt pattern drafting and when i try to use the adult one there's alot of adjustment that comes with it. If it's not possible please let me know. Because i am still doing alot of research.
Very nice. Pl explained how to get arm hall depth thanks
Hi there, thank you! Please pause the video to take a screenshot of the armhole depth instructions 😊
Where can i purchase that book? Thank you
Hi, this method is very informative and precise, can u show us the stitching video, which will support us.
I need this book
Excellent video 😊
You’re the best ❤
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Cannot see the formula for the heading banner which obscures the writing at top of screen.
I would like to ask you add tolerance 2x in the bust area (2 2/8 inch & 1 2/8 inch) ?! Before and during the drafting? Does it make the bodice bigger?! Or its just normal?! Thank you!
It does make the Bodice bigger because of added tolerance, i suggest if you don’t have the book the formulas here are accurate. List all of the measurements required with added tolerance or you can just add the tolerance when you’re drafting the bodice.
Hello! 🤗 I watched both of your tutorial on Basic Bodice Pattern. I find the Dennic Lo system much easier than helen armstrong (maybe beause of the way of measurements heheh). But I am torn what book will I purchase 😐 they said the Helen book is so good also. I was just concern if I find the book hard to understand the instructions hehe. What advice can you give me? 😊😊
For starters, I think the dennic chunman lo book is perfect. You’ll be overwhelmed with a lot of pattern making lessons with Helen Joseph Armstrong. Once you mastered a book move on to another one to avoid scattering of ideas. Master and master. Practice and more practice. Some of the best pattern makers trained for many years. Take your time.
@@LAMODÉLISTE I will buy both of the book and I will take your advice. Thank you! 😊
@@dyronmonilla8441 welcome
Thankyou so much.
Can you please explain in detail about formulas ?
Please.
You’re welcome!
I think I already have.
thank you 👍
When should we add seam allowance? Should we add it while cutting on fabric?
add the seam or sewing allowances before you cu them on your actual fabrics.
btw tolerance shouldn't be confused with seam and sewing allowance.
a tolerance is for the movement, like an ease when the actual garment is worn.
sewing or seam allowance are the ones you stitch on your sewing machine.
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How would one measure the armhole depth off of a person and not a dress form?
Yeah same question?
Actually I did another patternmaking technique based from Helen Joseph Armstrong, kindly check it out. I’ve inserted clip on how to get measurements. Thoooo, this technique doesn’t really use the taken measurements of the armhole. It has a formula, which I’ve shown at the beginning of the video while making the frame for the bodice
Well done my Love! Rest now. You deserve it.
Thank you my love! I’m finally done! Up next..... little black dress! 💃🏻
excellent job
Can U draft it without the shoulders darts pls 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
THANK. YOU DEAR
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Please explain how to measure arm hole depth from shoulder
Excellent
I like this 👍🏽
Tried this and made a pattern. Quesrion i get confused wirh 2/8’s of an inch, what is the conversion of that in inches or cm.
.25 inch or 0.6cm
Hi. Brit. Please could you explain about how to measurement around the armhole depth.
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Beautiful! Is the 2/8 " extended on front center line standard?
hi there, yes!
Hi, how to stitch the single dart one in the front bodice.
Guys the Armhole depth is 1/2 width of Front or Back bodice + 1 cm
I will try your patterns
thank you
In the armhole depth formula what width is this 18 5\8 in.confuse about this armhole depth formula
Hi. I have a problem same as you a bout the armhole depth formula... Please share to me if you. Know how to work it out..
Very good sis
Thanks a lot
Also try the Winifred Aldrich system 🙏💖💗💖 its also the book of some fashion student in europe
I don’t like it lol
@@LAMODÉLISTE whats your review about the system?
@@dyronmonilla8441 the neck dart is weird
if i dont want to add shoulder dart to sewing, how would i do?
Just simply measure out the shoulder slope measurement from the back shoulder neck point.
Hi please help i tried sewing it but the shoulder is not equal the back shoulder is a lot more longer than the front
Hi there the shoulder darts is on the bias part, match the notches of the dart opening (from the shoulder seam) draw a line on the one side of the dart and pin horizontally not vertically, pin everything in place until the dart end. And sew that the best advice I can give. Do it patiently. Sewing a bias part can be such a b*tch. Don’t pull your fabric too much it will distort your dart. Control is the key
thank you so much for this video! i have one question: how do you add tolerance?
Here you go here is the time stamp
03:02 STEP 1 (FRAME)
TRYING TO SHAPE THE ARMHOLE LINE AND CURVES IT WENT OUT THAT MY ARMHOLE LINE GOES TO 32CM AND THE CURVES WENT TO 61CM TOTAL. CAN YOU PLS TELL ME IF THERE IS A POINT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND ?(DEPTH OF ARMHOLES)FOR EXAMPLE WHY WIDTH/2 PLUS 3/8? THANK YOU
Can you show me your pattern on insta thanks
what if your front shoulder to waist is longer then your back shoulder to waist?
That’s impossible, front is always shorter than the back
Hi. How do you get the armhole depth please?
11:44 here you go
Should have used a Margic marker to see the lines better
Is there a need to add seam allowance to this?
For a sloper, don’t put any allowance. But if you want to check the bodice, use the sloper to trace off the bodice and you can put sewing allowances around (excluding the center front, place it on the fold of your fabric)
can someone tell me, what does she mean by "tolerance"? (e.g. at 3:08 it says "+ half the tolerance") Is it the seam allowance?
Edit ok, so I ignored the tolerance lol and now I've got too little space with the 3 darts at the bottom and it won't add up to my waist circumference anymore. But I'm still confused because if my brain is right, it would need a whopping 5" rather than the 1/2 of 1,25" tolerance (2" waist dart, +1,5" back waist dart + 1,5" side seam dart). I am now cutting the two peaces in half for more space.
Am in Nigeria how can I buy sewing books from you?
Hi you can buy these patternmaking books on Amazon or Etsy.